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The High Commissioner’s approval has been issued for a number of incentive initiatives for establishments operating in the Hajj and Umrah area, in the interest of the guardian of the two holy mosques, the king Salman bin Abdulaziz, in order to mitigate the financial and economic effects of the crown. the impact of the pandemic on individuals, private sector institutions and investors.
These initiatives are part of the Kingdom’s efforts to deal with the financial and economic impacts on the sectors operating in the field of Hajj and Umrah and the economic activities most affected by the repercussions of this pandemic.
The initiatives were as follows:
First: exemption of accommodation facilities from annual fees for municipal business activity licenses for a period of one year in the cities of Makkah Al-Mukarramah and Madinah.
Second: exempt establishments in the Hajj and Umrah sector from the fee for expatriates working for a period of 6 months.
Third: renewal of licenses from the Ministry of Tourism for a period of one year free of charge for accommodation facilities in the cities of Makkah Al-Mukarramah and Madinah, which can be extended.
Fourth: postpone the collection of residence renewal fees for expatriates carrying out activities related to the Hajj and Umrah sector for a period of 6 months, provided that the amounts are paid in installments over one year.
Fifth: Extend the validity of operating licenses forms for buses operating in facilities that transport pilgrims free of charge for a period of one year.
Sixth: postpone the collection of customs duties for new buses for the 1442 AH Hajj season for a period of 3 months, and pay them in installments over a period of 4 months, from the due date.
It should be noted that the government of the Kingdom has launched more Sure 150 initiatives with endowments exceeding 180 billion riyals, with the aim of addressing the repercussions of the Corona pandemic and mitigating its effects on individuals, the private sector and investors.
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